ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E AMD B550 Socket AM4 micro ATX

SKU
90MB17U0-M0EAY0
£152.46 £127.05
In stock
microATX, AMD B550 chipset, Socket AM4, 4xDDR4 DIMM slots, 7.1ch audio, Gigabit LAN
DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
TUF GAMING B550M-E distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD RyzenTM CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF GAMING B550M-E is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

Power Design
Stack Cool 3+

2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures and provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.

TUF COMPONENTS
TUF CHOKES

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF CAPACITORS
Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.

DIGI+ VRM
The integrated DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

Cooler by design
1. VRM HEATSINK

A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.

THERMAL PAD
High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

2. M.2 HEATSINK
The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

3. PCH HEATSINK
Mass and surface area of the heatsink is carefully designed and balanced to maximize thermal dissipation for the latest AMD B550 chipset.

COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS
TUF Gaming B550M-E features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

PCIe 4.0 M.2 (up to 64 Gbps)
TUF Gaming B550M series motherboards support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and provides NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds on AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series processors.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Extensive USB support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B550M-E series motherboards include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports that deliver increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps.

USB 3.2 GEN 1 TYPE–C® CONNECTOR
Numerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB Type-C® connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.

EASY PC DIY
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want — even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

Build with confidence
TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

TUF PROTECTION
SAFESLOT CORE+

SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.

ESD guards
ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.

KEYBOARDS AND MOUSE CONNECTORS
Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.

VGA PROTECTION
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.

USB CONNECTORS
TVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package.

TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

DRAM overvoltage protection
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-steel back I/O panel
TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

IMMERSIVE GAMING
TUF Gaming B550M-E provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.

Turbo LAN
NETWORK-OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE PACKET PRIORITIZATION

Turbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology, it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface, and reduces network lag.

1. ONE CLICK TURBO
Adjust the network transmission priority by one click!
2. AUTO DETECT GAME LIST
Turbo Lan will detect every game in system, and add in list automatically.

Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
SKU 90MB17U0-M0EAY0
EAN 4711081173397
Manufacturer ASUS
In Stock Y
Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
12V power connectorYes
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
TPM connectorYes
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of COM connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors2
Front panel audio connectorYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
CPU fan connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
HDMI version2.1
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Audio
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Processor
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Processor socketSocket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4100,4133,4200,4266,4333,4400,4466,4600,4800 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Number of storage drives supported6
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
DisplayPort version1.2
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
PS/2 ports quantity1
Microphone inYes
Headphone outputs3
HDMI version2.1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
DisplayPorts quantity1
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Features
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumperYes
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Video
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64
Drivers includedYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight & dimensions
Width244 mm
Depth244 mm
Packaging content
Drivers includedYes
Cables includedSATA